Between risk, tenant hassles, vacancies, mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance payments, replacing a roof, water heater and so, it takes a lot of appreciation to actually get ahead on that.

The first and probably least popular for the servers I know is it is a cash business and historically tips are underreported to save on taxes but that also makes qualifying for loans tricky so you need to make sure you are claiming tips. 

It's worth considering my tax position if I were to finally close late in 2025 at 40% bonus depreciation or 2026 at 20%. 

Hi,I am looking for referrals to a CPA in Ohio to help me get myself set up as a new landlord and to file taxes for 2020 tax year and beyond.

The great thing about your timing is that a lot of people are getting ready to get a decent tax return that they could utilize as their option payment.

Bought for $157,100.38 *** ***  ARV $245,000.00 5 bed 3 bath – Phoenix AZThese are the numbers from the HUD statement Bought for $157,100.38 *** * ARV $245,000.00 Existing Loan Amt Payoff $118,145.37 * Subject To $118,145.37 **** Closing Costs From HUD Title $1,045.00 Escrow $1,400.00 County Taxes $538.38 Recording Fee $120.00 Cash to seller $10,000.00 Misc other charges $525.00 Total Amount Due $ $13,628.38 *** Arrears To Bring Account Due Total Number of Missed Payments: 11 Total Payment Amount $10,095.47 Unpaid Late Charges $146.84 Additional Amounts: Foreclosure Fee/Cost $354.19 Unpaid Advance Bal $1,101.75 Total Amount Due $ $11,698.25 *** FHA Loan Mod 2nd $11,582.44 *** My Out of Pocket $36,909.07 *** Total Cost Basis of Purchase $155,054.44 ARV (After Repair Value) $245,000.00 Repairs Post Purchase $ 5,000.00 +/- Unrealized Profit $84,945.56 *** Equity (ARV minus Subject To payoff) $126,854.63 *** I strongly recommend having 3 months reserves as follows: Monthly Mortgage $917.77 (Taxes included) Electric Monthly $362.21 Water & Sewer Monthly $102.80 HOA – None $0 Reserves3 months mortgage payments @ $917.77 per month = $2,753.313 months Electric payments @ $362.21 per month = $1,086.633 months Water payments @ $102.80 per month = $ 308.40                                                            Minmum Reserves Total $4,148.34Then I turned around and sold it on a Lease Option for $265,000 getting $20,000 down on a nonrefundable Option fee, and rent of $1,900 a month. *** My Out of Pocket      $36,909.07 Option Fee To Me      $20,000.00 My Adjusted Out of Pocket        $16,909.07 ****** My Cash Flow  *  $ 982.00 monthly **So, I sold it for $20,000 more than street value, I get tax write offs, I got $20,000 back immediately as an Option fee, I cash flow at $982.00 a month and if they exercise their Option, I’ll get $146,854.63 (minus the $20,000 Option fee) equals $126,854.63 cash along with any pay down during their Option period.

Does this structure recommended for liability protection?

Property taxes are high and cap rates are typically between 2-4% from what I have seen so far.

Low property taxes, landlord, friendly and restricted building. 

If you have a SSN and file a US tax return I would try a few banks.